Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez has lost possession more than any other Premier League player this season, stats show

Stuttering Sanchez: The Chilean has not been at his best this season
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Sam Long18 November 2015

Alexis Sanchez has scored six goals in 12 Premier League appearances for Arsenal this season, but the Chilean forward has not been firing on all cylinders.

Highlights of the 26-year-old's campaign include a brace against Manchester United and a hat-trick against Leicester City, but his performances have also produced some underwhelming statistics.

Dribbling is considered to be one of Sanchez's many strengths, but the former Barcelona man has been dispossessed on 41 occasions in just 12 top-flight performances this term.

Such a figure is higher than any other player in the division which suggests that Sanchez, who has had 28 unsuccessful touches, has struggled to retain possession when in full-flight for the Gunners.

Arsene Wenger's side are currently second in the Premier League table by virtue of their inferior goal difference when compared to pacesetters Manchester City and will be hopeful that Sanchez can get back on track.

With both Theo Walcott and Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain injured, the onus will be firmly on Sanchez following the conclusion of the international break.

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Meanwhile, Sanchez is not alone in regards to disappointing levels of dispossession.

Everton striker Romelu has lost the ball 35 times while Memphis Depay, Harry Kane and Graziano Pelle have all been dispossessed on 32 occasions.

You can see Sanchez's full statistics in the graphic below:

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